Dynamic, versatile and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience . Proven expertise in insurance verification and patient registration, complemented by exceptional communication skills. Adept at managing complex scheduling and maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring a seamless experience in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Healthy Heart & Vein
01.2025 - Current
Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine and complex procedures.
Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Front Desk Receptionist
Artavia Community
11.2024 - Current
Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
08.2022 - 02.2025
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
ER Registration Clerk
Medical Center Of Southeast Texas
04.2016 - 12.2022
Answered phone calls and messages for medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Patient Access Representative
Christus Health
07.2020 - 05.2022
Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.
Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
Engaged with patients to provide critical information.
Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
Front Desk Clerk
Prime Occupational Medicine
06.2019 - 04.2020
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
Clinical Intake Coordinator
Alliance Medical Service
05.2014 - 06.2019
Assisted with entering and transcribing medical notes from providers.
Directed treatment to network providers under direction of nurse case manager, claims adjuster or certified EMT.
Balanced incoming load from high-volume telephonic reporting system with great time management and multitasking abilities.
Scheduled appointments with network providers and sent precertification letters under direction of nurse case manager and medical adjusters.
Obtained notes and information for nurse case managers and adjuster.
Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
Customer Service Representative
Conn's Corporate Office
10.2013 - 05.2014
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Medical Biller and Coder
Great American Medical Supply
10.2012 - 04.2013
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Kaplan College
Beaumont, TX
12-2012
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX
05-2009
Skills
Billing support
Paperwork coordination
Intake form processing
Insurance verification
Office administration
Documentation
Payment collection
HIPAA compliance
Triage
Auditing
ICD Coding
Medical billing
Epic
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Excel
Meditech
Multi-line Phone Systems
Medical coding
Patient registration
Call handling
Appointment management
Schedule coordination
Check-in management
Activity management
Disciplinary procedures
Assessment techniques
Student engagement
Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Healthy Heart & Vein
01.2025 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Artavia Community
11.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
08.2022 - 02.2025
Patient Access Representative
Christus Health
07.2020 - 05.2022
Front Desk Clerk
Prime Occupational Medicine
06.2019 - 04.2020
ER Registration Clerk
Medical Center Of Southeast Texas
04.2016 - 12.2022
Clinical Intake Coordinator
Alliance Medical Service
05.2014 - 06.2019
Customer Service Representative
Conn's Corporate Office
10.2013 - 05.2014
Medical Biller and Coder
Great American Medical Supply
10.2012 - 04.2013
Graduate Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School
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